"dog eared" meaning in All languages combined

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Adjective [English]

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  1. Alternative spelling of dog-eared Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: dog-eared
    Sense id: en-dog_eared-en-adj-qUyOqy6T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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